Postcode BH12 4EP is located in an urban city, within the Alderney & Bourne Valley ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Rossmore area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rossmore is £44,141 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rossmore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Rossmore has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rossmore is £44,141 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH12 4EP.
Rossmore near BH12 4EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Alderney & Bourne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 77 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alderney & Bourne Valley
In the BH12 4EP postcode area, located within Rossmore, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH12 4EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Melbury Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Herbert Avenue, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4AN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Alder Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4AX | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.